SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Mansfield
Pay: As per scale
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established school in Mansfield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and learning activities
• Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback where appropriate

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children with SEN in a school or similar setting
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or SEN support
• Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience working within UK schools

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and would like to join a supportive school environment in Mansfield, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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